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Relief for farmers as avocado exports resume on March 1

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Avocado for export at a farm in Gatitu, Nyeri County. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

The horticulture regulator will open the export window for avocados to overseas markets on March 1.

In a notice to all dealers of avocado, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) through the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) said it has now established improvement in maturity of the avocado fruits in the major production zones.

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